June 14 Chapter Meeting - Legislative Night

Our Annual Legislative Meeting will feature guest speaker Jamie Wilson, Vice President of our FAMB lobbying firm in Tallahassee. Jamie will update us on what happened in the most recent legislative session and on pending legislation that we are watching. Legislative efforts of our association are the single most important factor that determine our professional future.

Do you know what pending legislation may affect our industry and your business? Do you know why FAMB supports House Bill #525 and Senate Bill #406? Do you know what your association is doing to protect you, your employees and your business? Do you know how your FAMB membership dues are helping to keep you in business?

• 5:30 to 6:30 Networking and Registration
• 6:30 to 8:00 Dinner
• Professional Members & Supporter Members-FREE
• Non-Members $20.00 unless you are an invited guest
  

2005 Convention & Tradeshow will be held at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida from July 20 to July 23. The convention schedule and on-line registration for the convention are now available at www.FAMB.org

Is health insurance becoming too costly for your business? Tell your legislators small businesses MUST HAVE Small-Business Health Plans (formerly known as AHPs) to be able to continue providing affordable insurance to their employees.

Small-Business Health Plans would allow small businesses to band together across state lines, through their membership in an association, to purchase more affordable health insurance. Unions and large corporations already have this ability; passage of Small Business Health Plan legislation (H.R. 525 in the House, S. 406 in the Senate) would level the playing field for small business.

Click on this link and utilize FAMB's grassroots action contact feature to write an instant message to your US Congressman and the 2 US Senators from Florida. (Mel Martinez is a sponsor of the Senate bill.)

MEMBERSHIP

Members enjoy many benefits with FAMB. Discounts at the convention and other events, free continuing education, access to many group rates on insurance, overnights, pre-paid legal. If you're not a member yet, don't wait. Join today! Find out more about membership.

QUESTIONS?

For questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Central Florida Chapter of FAMB or this newsletter, please email Kelly Guldi at newsletter@FAMBCentralFlorida.com.